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"I want to thank you for the excellent job you did in cleaning my two rugs. Both rugs look absolutely splendid. What a joy! Your delivery men were helpful and pleasant. "
Inge P.
Lansdowne, PA
"I am so pleased with the work you did. I know my rugs were filthy since they haven't been cleaned in 12 years. I will not wait that long again. They are so clean they look new. I don't want to walk on them. Be sure of this -- I will recommend Zakian to my friends. Keep up the good work.
Estelle C.
Philadelphia, PA
'"I'm wiring to say how pleased I am with your service. The gentlemen who picked up and delivered my rug were very nice. My rug looks terrific! Thanks to you all.
Susan W .
Moorestown, NJ
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Tips for Rug Care
Fine handmade Orientals, even machine-made area rugs, will last a very long time if you care for them properly. Follow these important tips and your beautiful area rugs will add warmth and charm to your home for many, many years.
Vacuuming
Regular vacuuming of your fine Oriental is one of the best ways to preserve your rug. Surface dirt can filter down into the pile and accumulate causing increased wear. If your vacuum cleaner has a powered beater brush, raise the setting, or use the beater brush only occasionally so as not to cause excessive stress on the wool yarn.
Don’t Vacuum the Fringe
If you use your vacuum cleaner on the fringe you may be inviting trouble. It is best to use a broom, a dustbuster or a hose attachment to more gently remove loose dirt particles from the fringe area.
Rotate Your Rug
Turn your rug 180º every year or so to equalize the effects of foot traffic. This is also a good idea if your rug has regular exposure to sunlight to prevent noticeable fading in any one area.
Use Good Padding
A good pad will not only add a sumptuous feel to your fine rug, but it will help prevent wear. A pad will also minimize movement or creeping of your area rug.
Spills
 Clean up spills as soon as they occur. Never use any harsh chemicals on your fine rug. Instead, blot up as much of the spill as you can, then use plenty of cold water with a clean sponge and continue to wipe and blot the area until the spill is removed. It’s always a good idea to place some dry towels under your rug while you are cleaning it to prevent damage to the floor below. Use a fan to circulate air to aid in drying the rug. Be sure that the back had dried thoroughly before placing the rug back down on the floor.
Potted Plants
Never place a live potted plant on your fine carpet. No matter how careful you are when watering, moisture from the bottom of the pot or saucer can migrate into your carpet causing mildew or prematurely rot the fibers in your rug.
 Pet Urine
As with food spills, pet urine is more easily removed if treated promptly and not allowed to dry. Blot up as much of the urine as possible with paper towels or a clean, dry cloth. Then try to rinse out as much of the remaining urine as you can using a sponge with cold water. If you have a more serious problem, call Zakian for our emergency service.
Professional Cleaning
Call Zakian to have your rug professionally cleaned every couple of years (more frequently if your rug is in a high traffic area) so that we can thoroughly wash and rinse both sides of your fine rug to restore its beauty and prolong its life. We have special treatments for demothing and deodorizing and we offer Scotchgarding to enable your rug to repel dirt and stains.
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